PM Modi extends Gujarati New Year greetings, says, “May your life be filled with health, happiness, and enthusiasm”

November 10, 2026

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to people across the country, especially the Gujarati community, on the occasion of Gujarati New Year. He wished that the new year brings happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health to everyone.

Sharing a message in Gujarati on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi expressed hope that the beginning of the new year will bring new hopes and opportunities to everyone.

In his message, he wrote, “Heartiest greetings for the New Year! May this auspicious beginning of the new year bring new hopes of happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being to all of you. May your life be filled with good health, joy, and enthusiasm. This is my heartfelt wish.”

Meanwhile, the Gujarat unit of the BJP also extended New Year greetings to the people through its official X handle. The party wished that the new year opens new avenues of happiness, prosperity, and success in everyone’s life, bringing with it new energy, strength, capabilities, and determination.

Vikram Samvat 2083 Begins

Gujarati New Year, also known as Bestu Vars or New Year, is being celebrated on Tuesday, November 10th. This day marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083 according to the traditional Gujarati calendar.

This festival holds special religious and cultural significance for the Gujarati community. On this occasion, people visit temples to worship and spend time with family. A variety of dishes are prepared at home, and people exchange sweets and exchange New Year greetings. This festival also symbolizes new beginnings, new resolutions, and hopes for happiness and prosperity in the coming year.

Amit Shah Inaugurates Development Projects in Gujarat

Meanwhile, Gujarat has witnessed several development and public welfare initiatives. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a modern library in Ahmedabad’s Jodhpur ward and an Urban Primary Health Center in the Gota-Science City area on Monday.

The new health center is expected to provide healthcare services to approximately 80,000 people living in 17 surrounding areas, including approximately 46,700 slum dwellers. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was also present at both inauguration ceremonies.

Goal to make Gujarat drug-free by 2028

In another major announcement, Amit Shah set a target of making Gujarat drug-free by December 31, 2028. He stated that the state should achieve this goal before the central government’s deadline of December 31, 2029, to achieve the goal.

Addressing a public rally in Ahmedabad, Shah announced that the 1033 helpline will be launched in Gujarat from December 1. Through this, citizens will be able to anonymously provide information related to the sale and consumption of drugs to the administration.